Untitled
1979
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1979
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This watercolor shows a tiny island with a single palm tree, a pink pig digging in the dirt, and a few rocks. The sky glows with soft yellow and blue, while the water around the island is calm. A small fish swims nearby, and a dark shape—maybe a shark—hides below the surface. The pig looks out of place in this tropical scene, as if it wandered off course. The artist used light washes of color to keep things dreamy and loose. If you like this odd mix of animals and landscapes, check out H. C. Westermann.